Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW100NTU Operating Instructions

							
PICTURE menu
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Settings
You can perform more detailed image adjustment 
manually.
JFor S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals
Q TV-SYSTEM
When the video signal is changed, the setting 
switches automatically. You can switch the setting 
manually to match the video data. Press  I H  to 
cycle through the options.
Q STILL MODE
You can reduce the vertical flicker when projecting 
a still image.
 OFF : Deactive
  ON: Active
Q NOISE REDUCTION
You can switch the automatic noise reduction 
system on/off. Press  I H  to select the required 
setting.
  ON: Automatic noise reduction
  OFF : No noise reduction
JFor RGB signals
Q WHITE BALANCE
You can adjust the white balance more properly in 
3 colors temperature by pressing  I H .
  WHITE BALANCE RED
  WHITE BALANCE GREEN
  WHITE BALANCE BLUE
DETAILED SETUP
NOTE:
•AUTO  setting will select from  NTSC/NTSC 4.43 /PAL /
PAL60 /PAL-M /PAL-N /SECAM .
NTSC
NTSC 4.43
PAL
AUTO
SECAM
PAL-N
PAL-M
NOTE:
•Set to  OFF when projecting a moving image.
NOTE:
• Applying noise reduction may affect image quality. 
						

							
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Settings
POSITION menu
If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the 
screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, 
you can correct keystone.
You can move the projected image for fine adjustment. 
Press I H  to move horizontally and  F G  vertically. 
(Available with  VIDEO/S-VIDEO /COMPUTER /
COMPONENT  signals only)
If you have interference patterns of the projected image, 
which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you 
can minimize it by pressing  I H  to adjust the clock 
frequency. (Available with signals from  COMPUTER 
only) If you require further adjustment for the same reason as 
the 
DOT CLOCK  adjustment, you can fine adjust the 
timing of the clock. Press  I H  to adjust. (Available with 
signals from  COMPUTER /COMPONENT  only)
You can switch the aspect  ratio manually when needed. 
Press  I H  to cycle through the options.
J Aspect ratio options
Q AUTO
Signals which contains an  identifying signal will be 
detected and automatically project the image in 
proper ratio.
Q 4:3
When a 4:3 or 5:4 signal  is detected, the image will 
be projected without any change, and other signals 
will be adjusted to 4:3 with  preserving original ratio.
Q16:9
When a 16:10, 16:9 or 15:9  signal is detected, the 
image will be projected  without any change, and 
other signals will be adjusted to 16:9.
KEYSTONE
ImageOperation
NOTE:
• You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the 
plane. For a better quality image, installing the projector 
with a minimum of distortion is recommended.
• Some distortion may be retained for lens shift 
adjustment.
• The distortion of the  Main menu screen is not 
correctable.
• The result of the keystone correction will affect the  aspect ratio and the size of the image.
POSITION
DOT CLOCK
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
POSITION
H
V
NOTE:
• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher  than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a 
difference.
• DOT CLOCK  needs to be adjusted before adjusting the 
CLOCK PHASE .
CLOCK PHASE
NOTE:
• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher 
than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a 
difference.
ASPECT 
						

							
POSITION menu
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Settings
QH-FIT
The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the 
horizontal limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the vertical 
edge will be cropped.
Q V-FIT
The 16:9 (16:10)/15 :9 image will be stretched to 
the vertical limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the 
horizontal edge will be cropped.
Q HV-FIT
The image will be stretch ed to the vertical and 
horizontal limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the vertical 
and horizontal edg e will be cropped.
JAspect ratio depend on signals 
and SCREEN FORMAT menu 
option
If the projected image is degraded, you can activate 
FRAME LOCK  for synchronization. Press  I H  to select 
the required option.
  OFF Deactive
  ON Active
NOTE:
• If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio, 
the image may distort or some portions may be 
cropped. Select an aspect ratio which preserves the 
intention of the image creator.
• The order of  ASPECT types is defined not only by the 
input method but also by the  input signals. See “List of 
compatible signals” on page 44.
• If you project a copyrighted im age enlarged or distorted 
by using  ASPECT  function in commercial use in a 
public place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you might 
infringe on the copyright of the creator which is 
protected by copyright law.
• AUTO  will not be selectable with some certain signals 
from  VIDEO /S-VIDEO /COMPONENT .
SCREEN 
FORMAT  menu
ASPECT menu
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT 16:10 AUTO
 IH  4:3  IH  16:9  IH  H-FIT  
IH  HV-FIT
16:9 AUTO  IH  4:3  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
  1 080/50i, 1 080/60i, 720/50p, 720/60p
16:10 16:9  IH  V-FIT  IH  HV-FIT  IH  4:3
16:9 Not available
COMPUTER 16:10 4:3  IH  16:9  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
16:9 4:3  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
  WXGA768
16:10 16:9  IH  V-FIT  IH  HV-FIT  IH  4:3
16:9 16:9  IH  HV-FIT
  WIDE signals except WXGA768
16:10 16:9  IH  4:3
16:9 4:3  IH  HV-FIT
FRAME LOCK
NOTE:
• This function is available with  COMPUTER signals only. 
						

							
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Settings
OPTION menu
When you change the input method, the guidance 
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The 
following display methods are available. Press I H  to 
cycle through the options.
You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when 
starting up the projector. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.  STARTUP LOGO  will be displayed for 
30 seconds.
  ON Active
  OFF Deactive
  USER Display the original text
QEditing the original text
If you select  USER, you can display the 2 lines of 
original text up to 40 characters in 1 line instead of 
the logo. 1. Select 
USER and press  ENTER.
2. Select the required line to enter or edit the original 
text, and press  ENTER.
3. Use  F G  I  H  to specify the location of the 
required character and press  ENTER.
 The selected character will be displayed in the box.
  Select  DELETE  to delete the last entered character 
and press  ENTER.
4. Repeat the step 3 until you finish the text to display 
in a line.
5. Select  OK and press  ENTER to set the entered 
text in a box.
  Press  G and edit the  TEXT2 if you need to, and 
repeat the step 3 - 5.
You can switch the function of the  COMPUTER2 IN/
1 OUT  terminal.
 INPUT COMPUTER2 IN
  OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT
You can change the pace of the  ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) 
performance for the use environment. Press  I H  to 
select the required option.
  1 Ventilated with indoor air (e.g. small 
office room)
  2 Ventilated with outdoor air (e.g. large 
office room, class room)
  3 Public indoor space (e.g. restaurant, 
building lobby)
You can check the remaining amount of the  ARF (Auto 
Rolling Filter). The color of the bar scale is indicating the 
condition of the  ARF.
 Yellow The filter remaining amount is getting 
low.
  Red No more remaining.
INPUT GUIDE
OptionsFunction
OFF Turn off the guidance.
SIMPLE Display the input method by text. 
The 
INPUT GUIDE  will go out after 
5 seconds without any operation.
DETAILED Display the input method by graphic. 
The 
INPUT GUIDE  will go out after 
10 seconds without any operation.
If you select any  COMPUTER 
terminal which has no signal, the 
computer connection guidance will 
be displayed. See “Computer 
connection guidance” on page 46.
STARTUP LOGO
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
OK CANCEL DELETE
TEXT CHANGE
COMPUTER2 SELECT
FILTER SETUP
NOTE:
•The 
ARF is a nonreusable product.
• Select the most suitable option for the use environment.
• If you select an unsuitable option, it may greatly affect  on the duration of the projector life.
FILTER REMAINING
NOTE:
• See “Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)” on 
page 40.
• After you replace the ARF,  FILTER REMAINING should 
be reset to “0” by pressing the  ENTER button for 
3 seconds. 
						

							
OPTION menu
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Settings
You can check how long the lamp has been used.
You can set the off timer to switch off the POWER of the 
projector after a certain period of time automatically 
when no signal is detected. Press  I H  to select the 
required period from 15 to 60 minutes at intervals of 
5 minutes.
You can switch the projector  start up status for when the 
Power cord  is connected while the  MAIN POWER is on, 
or for when the  MAIN POWER is switched on while the 
Power cord  is connected. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.
  OFF The projector will start from the 
standby mode or the projecting 
mode.
  ON The projector will start from the 
projecting mode.
You can turn off the function  of the control panel buttons 
on the projector body. Press  I H  to select the required 
option.
  INVALID Invalidate the control panel buttons  
Confirmation screen will be 
displayed.
  VALID Validate the control panel buttons
You can turn off the  AUTO SETUP function for when the 
COMPUTER  signal is detected.
 AUTO When the projector detect a 
COMPUTER signal, adjust the 
projected image position 
automatically for  SIGNAL SEARCH , 
DOT CLOCK  and CLOCK PHASE .
  BUTTON Only when the AUTO SETUP button 
is pressed, the projected image 
position will be adjusted for  DOT 
CLOCK  and CLOCK PHASE . See 
“Remote control” on page 11.
You can turn off the auto signal detecting system.
  ON Detect the input signal from the 
terminals and project the image.
  OFF Deactive
When installing the projecto r, select the projection 
method according to the projector position. Press  I H  
to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on 
page 15.
Select the required screen format by pressing  I H .
  16:10 When project on a 16:10 or 4:3 
screen.
  16:9 When project on a 16:9 screen.
LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
•LAMP RUNTIME  is a relevant matter for lamp 
replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on 
page 41.
• When the lamp unit is replaced with the new one 
(ET-LAF100), the setting will be reset to “0”.
POWER OFF TIMER
DIRECT POWER ON
NOTE:
• When the projector is starte d from the projecting mode, 
pressing the  POWER button procedure is skippable.
CONTROL PANEL
DISABLE
15 MIN.
20 MIN.
25 MIN.
30 MIN.
35 MIN.
60 MIN.
55 MIN.
50 MIN.
45 MIN.
40 MIN.
AUTO SETUP
NOTE:
• Usually the recommended setting is  AUTO.
SIGNAL SEARCH
NOTE:
•SIGNAL SEARCH  is not available when any input 
signal is projecting.
• Usually the recommended setting is  ON.
INSTALLATION
FRONT/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILING Mounting in t
he ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILING Mounting in t
he ceiling and 
projecting from rear
SCREEN FORMAT 
						

							
Settings
OPTION menu
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If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND 
setting need to be  ON to set the fan speed high. Press 
I  H  to select the required option.
  OFF The fan speed is low.
  ON The fan speed is high.
If the input signal contains  closed captions, you can turn 
on the feature and switch the channels. Press  I H  to 
select the required option.
You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the 
focus of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on 
page 16.  1. Press  ENTER to display the test pattern 1.
2. Press  I H  to select the required test pattern.
3. Adjust the focus with the  Focus lever.
4. Press  MENU or RETURN  to return to the previous 
menu, oar press repeatedly to escape the menu 
mode.
You can perform more detailed setting in various items.
J OSD DESIGN
You can change the background color of the menu. 
Press  I H  to select the required option.
J SXGA MODE
You can switch the setting between  SXGA and the 
larger setting,  SXGA+. Press I H  to select the 
required option.
J WIDE MODE
You can turn  ON/OFF  the WIDE MODE  setting.
 ON For WIDE signals
  OFF For other type of signals
JBLACKBOARD
You can exclude the  BLACKBOARD in menu 
items of  PICTURE MODE  in PICTURE  menu. 
Press  I H  to select the required option.
  ON Include the BLACKBOARD  in menu 
items.
  OFF Exclude the BLACKBOARD  in menu 
items.
J BACK COLOR
You can choose a  BLUE or BLACK  screen for 
when the projector is idle. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.
J VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural 
speaker and  VARIABLE AUDIO OUT  terminal.
 I Decrease
  H Increase
JAUDIO BALANCE
You can adjust to hear the sound played equally 
through both right and left external stereo 
speakers, or shift the balance so more sound plays 
through the left or right side.
 I More sound plays through the left 
side
  H More sound plays through the right 
side
JINITIALIZE ALL
You can reset all of the customized settings to the 
factory defaults except  NETWORK, LAMP 
RUNTIME  and FILTER REMAINING  menu 
settings.
1. Press the  ENTER button
2. Turn off the projector by pressing the  POWER 
button.
3. Switch off the  MAIN POWER button to reset the 
projector.
4. The minimum required setting screen will be  displayed.
  See “Minimum required setting screen” on page 10.
HIGHLAND
NOTE:
• At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must 
be  ON .
• The loudness of fan noise depends on the  HIGHLAND 
setting.
CLOSED CAPTION
OFF Deactive
CC1
Caption channels
CC2
TT1Text channels
TT2
TEST PATTERN
NOTE:
• When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust 
the focus at the centre of the image. The upper and 
lower edge might be out of focus.
• When the image is distorted in keystone, adjust the 
KEYSTONE  in POSITION  menu.
DETAILED SETUP
TYPE1 Semi transparent black
TYPE2Solid blue
TYPE3Semi transparent dark blue 
						

							
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Settings
SECURITY menu
JEntering the SECURITY menu
Every time when you apply to the  SECURITY 
menu, you will be asked to perform the password 
operation.
When you apply to the  SECURITY menu before you 
change the password to your original, perform to input 
the following factory default password operation.
  Press  F H  G  I  F  H  G  I  and  ENTER .
QAfter you change the password
When you apply to the  SECURITY menu after you 
change the password to your original in the 
PASSWORD CHANGE  menu, input the original 
password operation.
You can activate the security system and the password 
operation will be asked to pe rform when the projecting 
mode started. Unless you pe rform the correct password 
operation, all of the butto n controls will be disabled 
except the  POWER button.
 OFF Deactive
  ON Active
You can change the password operation to your original.
1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a  password by using  F G  I  and  H buttons.
2. Press  ENTER.
3. Press the exact same series of button operation  you entered in the  NEW password box for 
confirmation.
  If a series of button operation is incorrect, you will be 
asked to perform again.
4. Press  ENTER.
You can set your original text, such as company name or 
URL information, to display r egularly at the bottom of the 
projected image while projecting.
  OFF Deactive
  ON Active
You can enter your original text up to 22 characters for 
TEXT DISPLAY .
1. Use  F G  I  H  to specify the location of the 
required character.
2. Press  ENTER.
 The selected character will be displayed in the  TEXT 
CHANGE  box.
3. Repeat until finish your original text.
 Select  DELETE  to delete the last entered character 
and press  ENTER.
4. Select  OK and press  ENTER to set the entered 
text.
  Select  CANCEL  or press MENU/RETURN  buttons to 
return to the previous menu.
NOTE:
• The factory default password is valid until you change  the password in  PASSWORD CHANGE  menu.
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
INPUT PASSWORD
NOTE:
• When you acti vated the security system, make sure to 
change the password to your original for safety.
• The factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in  PASSWORD CHANGE  menu.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
PICTURE
POSITIONINPUT PASSWORD
PASSWORD CHANGE
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
PASSWORD
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK
OFF
OFF
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
PASSWORD CHANGE
NOTE:
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
OK CANCEL DELETE
TEXT CHANGE 
						

							
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Settings
NETWORK menu
In NETWORK  menu, the following items are available.
 WIRED LAN
  WIRELESS LAN
  NAME CHANGE
  INPUT PASSWORD
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  NETWORK STANDBY
  WEB CONTROL
  LIVE MODE CUT IN
  STATUS
  INITIALIZE
NOTE:
• See more detailed instructions in the contents of the 
CD-ROM  which is provided with the projector.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
Items in NETWORK menu 
						

							
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Maintenance
TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP  and/or 
FILTER  indicators will inform you. Ma nage the indicated problems as 
follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the  projector in proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the  problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP  
and/or  FILTER  indicators.
3. Follow the instructi on for each indication below and solve the 
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is  not indicating a problem any longer.
J LAMP indicator
J TEMP indicator
J FILTER indicator
When the  FILTER indicator is flashing  GREEN, the ARF is normally rolling up.
Managing the indicated problems
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn  on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.
Indicator Illuminating  RED  Flashing  RED
Problem LAMP RUNTIME
 has 
reached 2 800 hours. LAMP
 circuit failure, abnormal function or  Lamp unit is damaged.
Cause Lamp unit
 will run out 
soon and needs to be 
replaced. The 
MAIN POWER  is 
switched on again 
before the  Lamp unit 
is cooled enough. LAMP
 circuit failure, 
abnormal function. Lamp unit
 is 
damaged.
Remedy See “Replacing the 
Lamp unit” on page 41. Let the 
Lamp unit  cool 
down and turn on the 
MAIN POWER .Contact an Authorized 
Service Center.
See “Replacing the 
Lamp unit” on page 41.
Indicator 
Illuminating  RED and still projecting
  Flashing  RED and  POWER  is turned off
Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe ventilation 
openings are covered. The room temperature 
is too high.The 
ARF  is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation 
is poor. The projector is located 
at high elevations 
(above 1 400 m).
Remedy
Remove the object(s) 
from the ventilation 
openings or clear 
around the projector. Reinstall the projector 
in temperature 
controlled place. See 
page 48.
Replace the 
ARF in the 
proper method. See 
page 40. Turn on the projector
*1 
and set the 
HIGHLAND  to ON .
See page 36.
*1. The projector will perform only 2 minut es with OFF setting at high elevation.
Indicator Illuminating  RED  Flashing  RED  Illuminating  ORANGE  Flashing  ORANGE
Problem FILTER REMAINING
 
has turned red. See 
page 34. The projector cannot 
detect the 
ARF. The 
ARF  cannot 
operate properly. FILTER REMAINING
 
has turned yellow. See 
page 34.
Cause ARF  has been run out. ARF is not attached. Foreign object is 
blocking the 
ARF 
operation. ARF
 is running out.
Remedy See “Replacing the 
ARF (Auto Rolling 
Filter)” on page 40. Attach the 
ARF. Remove the foreign 
object or contact an 
Authorized Service 
Center. Prepare the 
ARF for 
replacement.
POWER LAMP
FILTER
TEMP 
						

							
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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
JBefore cleaning the projector
 Switch off the  MAIN POWER  and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  Unplug all the cables from the projector.
J Cleaning the outer surf ace of the projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.
 If it is difficult to remove the dir t, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent  diluted with water, wring the cloth well 
and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
  If you use a chemical treated wipe, fo llow the instructions supplied with it.
JCleaning the lens and front glass surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
 Make sure no dirt or dust remain s on the surface of the lens. It will  be enlarged and projected onto a 
screen.
J Before replacing the ARF
 Press the  POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or  press twice to turn off the projector.
  Wit until the cooling fan stops and the  POWER indicator turn to  RED.
  Disconnect the  Power cord from the main socket.
  Prepare a Phillips-head screw driver.
  Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement  ARF (ET-RFF100).
JWhen to replace the ARF
ARF  is consumable product and effects on ventilation.  FILTER indicator will inform you of the replacement 
timing. You can check the remaining amount of the  ARF in FILTER REMAINING  menu.
JReplacement procedure
1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently 
on a soft cloth.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3  ARF 
cover  fixing screws until the screws turn freely and 
remove the  ARF cover.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen an  ARF 
fixing screws and release the clamp, then slightly 
slide up the used  ARF to remove.
4. Insert the new  ARF into the compartment in 
correct direction and slightly push down until it 
clicks. Tighten the  ARF fixing screws securely with 
a Phillips-head screwdriver. 5. Attach the ARF cover and tighten the ARF cover 
fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head 
screwdriver.
Cleaning the projector
Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)
NOTE:
• See “FILTER REMAINING” on page 34.
• See “FILTER indicator” on page 39.
ARF  cover
ARF cover fixing screw
Soft cloth
NOTE:
• If the  ARF and/or  ARF cover  are attached incorrectly, 
the projector may not be turned on.
• Do not switch the power on while the  ARF cover 
removed.
• When you replace the  ARF unit, clean the compartment 
and/or the  Air Exhaust port  if you need to.
PUSH!b
ARF fixing screw
Clamp
ARF